semiflexible

Definition of semiflexiblenext

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Adjective
  • The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
  • Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • But their game model is certainly less pliable to tournaments where teams have time to build attacking chemistry.
    Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • Their once pliable playthings are now embalmed, lifeless.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Adjective
  • The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The oil market is incredibly complex and significantly more flexible than even the most knowledgeable experts anticipated.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • The soft, willowy branches bear red flower spikes on the tips in warm months.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Shredded vegetables — carrot, ginger, papaya, shallot and cucumber, some pickled and some fresh — are arranged, per the original name, over top in willowy repose.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • The elastic waistband provides a comfortable fit that feels much better than other trousers that hug or dig into your sides.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • This style has an elastic waistband with lettuce edges for a more elegant look.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • The sharp accessory is made from supple Italian leather and finished with an abstract metal buckle that stands out without feeling too flashy.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
  • The elixir is packed with skin care-first ingredients like peptides and hyaluronic acid to create a supple base for foundation.
    Tessa Petak, InStyle, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.
    Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
  • For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.
    Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022
Adjective
  • To accomplish this, place the pit in a plastic bag with a moist paper towel.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
  • It is usually made of plastic or composite material, though some are metal like your VW.
    John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
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“Semiflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiflexible. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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